Figure 11.4 - This is a good example of what a
young topped plant looks like. As you can see the
main stem has been clipped to produce 2 new stems.
Picture by Strawdog.
Sometimes the plant will produce two small
top colas instead of two big ones. This really
depends on the strain and the environment. Many
a grower have managed to bring a plant into
growing more than six top colas by this method.
Each strain will have a threshold for bud
production, which can not be improved on. Some
plants when grown fully without pruning do not
reach their threshold. The strain Blueberry is
